Salivary gland choristoma of the middle ear with alopecia

Middle ear salivary choristoma is a rare entity and only 40 cases have been detected since the first report in 1961. Choristoma is a benign tumor, but can cause conductive hearing loss. Therefore, appropriate treatment is important for patients. Here, we have presented one case of salivary gland choristoma in the middle ear with alopecia and have included a review of the literature.

Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - October 13, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Masao Noda, Hisashi Sugimoto, Makoto Ito, Tomokazu Yoshizaki Tags: Case Report Source Type: research